LILLE A city that's a

LILLE A city that's a fea Janine Marsh

st for all the senses says Vieux Lille, the old town of Lille, is a place of fanciful Flemish facades, where bars, bistros, boutiques and shops line the cobbled streets which wind their way labyrinth-like around the central Place du Général de Gaulle, known as the grand’Place. Outdoor cafés abound in the ancient city centre, art of all kinds adorns the streets and you could visit a different museum in and around Lille every day for two weeks and still not see them all. The former capital of culture is lively, vivacious and at the same time cultured and urbane. Lille has undergone a metamorphosis from a once industrial hub through a rather run down stage to emerge as a top city break destination and one of the most fascinating cities in Europe… Here’s where to indulge in a feast for the senses - and the stomach…